Hire a Tinny
Discover the Murray your own way on a multi-day, self-drive tinny adventure through the Riverland.
Riverland Tinny Escape
Your river. Your pace. Your adventure.
Discover the Murray your own way on a multi-day, self-drive tinny adventure through the Riverland. Head upstream or downstream, exploring quiet backwaters, magnificent cliffs and welcoming river towns along the way.
Sleep beneath the stars at a riverbank campsite or enjoy the comfort of accommodation in a Riverland town. Bring your own camping equipment, or let us supply camping gear for two.
We deliver your tinny to your agreed starting point and meet you at the finish, making a one-way river adventure easy. Need inspiration? We can suggest three-day, two-night or four-day, three-night itineraries tailored to your interests.
Get in touch and let’s plan your Riverland Tinny Escape.
A current boat operator’s licence is required for self-drive hire.
We have two four-metre Stacer Territory tinnies for hire. They are simple to drive and set up for a comfortable day on the river, and you can take one out for a single day or up to a week.
25 hp Yamaha four-stroke with electric start
Tiller steering
Bimini for shade
Seating for up to 4 people
Anchor and USB charging
Lifejackets and safety gear supplied
How it works
How hiring works
Self-drive hire is booked by enquiry rather than online, so we can talk it through with you first. From there it's four simple steps.
Step 1
Send us an enquiry
Tell us when you'd like to go, for how long and how many are coming, including the ages and rough weights of any children so we can size lifejackets. We confirm the tinny, the launch point and any extras.
Step 2
Meet us at the river
We hand the tinny over at an agreed launch point, with Waikerie and Berri our preferred spots, so there's no trailer to tow. We check the operator's boat licence, do a condition report with you and run through a safety briefing.
Step 3
Explore at your own pace
Head off with a suggested route and local advice for the day. Stay within the agreed area during daylight, and if you need a hand on the water, call us on 0401 715 910.
Step 4
Bring it back
Return the tinny by the agreed time. We check it over together, and your $500 bond comes back once it passes inspection.
Full day
Up to eight hours on the river
$300
up to eight hours
One full 20-litre fuel tank included
Lifejackets and safety equipment supplied
Safety and operating briefing at handover
Local advice and a suggested route for the day
Multi-day
Two to seven days, delivery arranged
$550
two days, up to $1,800 for seven days
3 days $800
4 days $1,050
5 days $1,300
6 days $1,550
7 days $1,800
Hire both tinnies together and receive 10% off the combined hire price. Optional extras include a fishing pack with sounder and electric trolling motor, a Bluetooth speaker, a 12 volt fridge and an additional 20-litre fuel tank. Delivery and pickup to agreed Riverland locations is generally $60 to $120 depending on distance.
Inclusions
What comes with your Tinny
Every tinny goes out fuelled and equipped, and we run through how it all works before you leave.
Correctly fitting lifejackets for everyone
The required safety equipment and correctly fitting lifejackets are included with every hire. We ask for the age and approximate weight of each person, particularly children, before the hire so suitable lifejackets can be provided.
Details
Good to know
Make sure you understand these terms before contacting us. They cover licences, age, the bond, weather and more, so you can decide whether self-drive hire is right for you before you book.
Good to know
The nominated operator needs a boat licence
The nominated operator needs a current boat operator's licence, and the original has to be shown at handover. Interstate and equivalent licences.
Let the photos do the talking
Our hire tinnies on the Riverland stretch of the Murray.
Ready to book your tinny?
At least 48 hours' notice is recommended, and full payment secures your confirmed date and tinny. Enquire by phone, the website form or email at murraytinnytours@outlook.com and we will sort out the rest.